Alicia Wills, a 62-year-old woman from San Antonio, Texas, tragically lost her life on May 22, 2019. She was fatally shot by her husband, Louis Joseph Benevento, who was 71 years old at the time. The incident occurred in their home on Luckey Path, where deputies responded to a call about a shooting at around 1:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they found Alicia unresponsive with no pulse, and she was later pronounced dead at University Hospital.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office
determined that Alicia died from multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators believe that Benevento and Alicia had been involved in a heated argument before the shooting. According to Benevento, Alicia was very upset and aggressive during the altercation, which led to him shooting her in self-defense. However, the prosecution argued that Benevento's version of events did not match the evidence, including a neighbor's surveillance video and inconsistencies in his statements.
Louis Joseph Benevento was arrested and charged with murder. His bail was set at $100,000, and he faced a trial where the jury found him guilty of murder. In October 2021, Benevento was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the killing of Alicia Wills. The case highlighted the tragic consequences of domestic disputes and the importance of addressing such conflicts before they escalate to violence.
Alicia Wills was remembered by her family and friends as a compassionate and dedicated social worker who committed her life to helping others. She was a mother to three grandchildren and was deeply loved by her family. Her death was a significant loss to her community, and her family urged others to support domestic violence charities and women's shelters in her memory.
The case of Alicia Wills' death serves as a somber reminder of the impact of domestic violence and the need for awareness and intervention to prevent such tragedies.
